Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who has been identified as the suspect in a recent armed robbery in the city.

Rochester police were contacted February 16th by a 79-year-old man who said he had just been robbed of his prescription painkillers by a man who held a gun to his chest. The victim says the man - later identified as 28 year old Mubarak Noor Said - took a container with 60 pills of Oxycontin.The victim wasn’t hurt and later told police he was surprised Said had robbed him because they knew each other.

Police described Said as homeless and have no idea where he is. He has been charged with 1st degree aggravated robbery.

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